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Dead monkey rum  by Robert Guffey

Dead monkey rum

Robert Guffey

"Dead monkey rum is an alcohol-fueled voyage through the heart of Los Angeles. This tumultuous odyssey amidst the Tiki bars, illicit casinos, exclusive hotels, trains, buses, and hidden tunnels and grottoes that lay beneath the City of Angels propels our hero,...

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Stars of chaos. 2 / Sha po lang. by author priest (Novelist)

Stars of chaos. 2 / Sha po lang.

author priest (Novelist)

"Four years ago, Chang Geng and Gu Yun parted in anger. When fate draws them together again, Chang Geng, a once-awkward teen, is now an elegant and adroit young man. But storms lie ahead. As Great Liang faces foreign pressure from without, Gu Yun finds himself...

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Necrobane  by Daniel M. Ford

Necrobane

Daniel M. Ford

"Aelis de Lenti, Lone Pine's newly assigned Warden, is in deep trouble. She has just opened the crypts of Mahlgren, releasing an army of the undead into the unprotected backwoods of Ystain. To protect her village, she must unearth a source of immense...

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Tooth and claw  by Jo Walton

Tooth and claw

Jo Walton

"Here is a tale of a family dealing with the death of their father, a son who goes to court for his inheritance, a son who agonizes over his father's deathbed confession, a daughter who falls in love, a daughter who becomes involved in the abolition movement,...

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The road to Neverwinter  by Jaleigh Johnson

The road to Neverwinter

Jaleigh Johnson

"Imagines the original quest of the adventuring party of Edgin Darvis and his team of occasionally heroic heisters in an official prequel to the upcoming film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves."--Provided by publisher.

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The king's blood  by Daniel Abraham

The king's blood

Daniel Abraham

"When an act of harrowing betrayal threatens to burn the cities, a courageous young woman becomes the world's only defender against a universal darkness in a confrontation that reverses the fortunes of powerful and oppressed people."--Provided by publisher.

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The lies among us  by Sarah Beth Durst

The lies among us

Sarah Beth Durst

"After her mother dies, Hannah doesn't know how to exist without her. Literally. In fact, Hannah's not even certain that she does exist. No one seems to see or hear her, and she finds herself utterly alone. Grief-stricken and confused, her sense of self slowly...

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The end times

The end times

"Dark forces arise and the Old World stands on the brink of destruction. Is this truly the End Times? As the dread armies of the Everchosen march unabated across the desolation of the Empire, the mighty lords of distant lands look to take advantage of the...

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Anansi boys  by Neil Gaiman

Anansi boys

Neil Gaiman

"Charlie Nancy leads a normal, boring existence in London. However, when he calls the U.S. to invite his estranged father to his wedding, he learns that the man just died. After jetting off to Florida for the funeral, Charlie not only discovers a brother he...

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Feral is the beast  by Nisha J. Tuli

Feral is the beast

Nisha J. Tuli

"The Feral King thinks he'll break me. But I will break him first. I'm a 400-year-old witch covered in tattoos--the source of my magic--but I've been hiding them for years, trying to escape my past. After spending centuries at the mercy of royals who thirst...

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Wicked is the Reaper  by Nisha J. Tuli

Wicked is the Reaper

Nisha J. Tuli

"I was a good little princess...until the Reaper came for me. It's the day of the Hunt, and I've always known it would decide my future. The man who brings the largest stag to the feet of my father will win my hand in marriage. My oldest friend and the...

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To wake a kingdom  by Nisha J. Tuli

To wake a kingdom

Nisha J. Tuli

"After 100 years, I awake not to true love's kiss, but to a blade at my throat. Enchanted into an eternal slumber to escape an evil fae, Thorne is awakened, not by true love's kiss, but by a man with a sword at her throat. So she does the only thing a princess...

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The diviner  by Brynne Weaver

The diviner

Brynne Weaver

"Quinn has a rare and powerful gift, one that manifested from the rage and trauma of her harrowing childhood. Years later, the anger she can't let go of makes her an unpredictable and dangerous weapon of last resort for a kingdom on the brink of war. Diviners...

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Daican's heir  by Jaye L. Knight

Daican's heir

Jaye L. Knight

"For three years, the Resistance has suffered under oppression--first from Emperor Daican and now from his daughter. In her quest for vengeance, Davira has ripped Arcacia apart, and more blood is spilled every day. Newly married, all Jace and Kyrin want is to...

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Lacy  by Jaye L. Knight

Lacy

Jaye L. Knight

"The last thing Aaron ever envisioned was falling for a prostitute. Everything about it spells trouble. However, he can't help noticing the way her smile lights up when she sees him and how much brokenness she hides behind it. Neither can he ignore how...

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Jade city  by Fonda Lee

Jade city

Fonda Lee

"Jade is the lifeblood of the island of Kekon. It has been mined, traded, stolen, and killed for -- and for centuries, honorable Green Bone warriors like the Kaul family have used it to enhance their magical abilities and defend the island from foreign...

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The name of the wind  by Patrick Rothfuss

The name of the wind

Patrick Rothfuss

"'I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I...

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Calvaria fell  by Cat Sparks

Calvaria fell

Cat Sparks

"Calvaria Fell is a stunning collaborative collection of weird tales from two acclaimed authors, Kaaron Warren and Cat Sparks. It features previously published stories from both authors, along with a new novella by Kaaron Warren and four new stories by Cat...

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The demon awakens  by R. A. Salvatore

The demon awakens

R. A. Salvatore

"A great evil has awakened in the land of Corona, a terrible demon determined to spread death and misery. His goblin armies and fearsome giants ravage the settlements of the frontier, and in the small village of Dundallis, their merciless attack leaves behind...

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The demon spirit  by R. A. Salvatore

The demon spirit

R. A. Salvatore

"In book two of the DemonWars Saga, Elbryan and Pony fervently hope that the tide of darkness is at last receding from the land of Corona - but if evil is on the retreat why are hordes of goblins and bloody-capped powries slashing their way ever deeper into...

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The heart of winter  by Shona Kinsella

The heart of winter

Shona Kinsella

"When Brigit is faced with a forced marriage to Aengus, god of Summer, she flees into the highlands in search of the Cailleach, the Queen of Winter. There, she hopes to learn how to live on her own terms, without the need for a man to speak for her, but can...

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Sparks of Bright Matter  by Leeanne O'Donnell

Sparks of Bright Matter

Leeanne O'Donnell

"When ambitious apprentice chemist and secret alchemist Peter Woulfe is tasked with caring for a mysterious illustrated book, the Mutus Liber, he quickly realises that the grimy underworld of Georgian London is even more dangerous than he first believed. Soon...

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Play of shadows  by Sebastien De Castell

Play of shadows

Sebastien De Castell

"Damelas Chademantaigne picked a poor night to flee a judicial duel. He has precious little hope of escaping the wrath of the Vixen, the most feared duellist in the entire city, until he stumbles through the stage doors of the magnificent Operato Belleza and...

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The fae king's dream  by Jamie Schlosser

The fae king's dream

Jamie Schlosser

"The first time I meet Damon, he rescues me from a nightmare. Literally. I'm stuck in a coma, and my mind is forcing me to relive the horrific accident that put me in this state over and over again. The gorgeous fae king is the only one who can give me peace....

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Forest of a thousand daemons  by D. O. Fagunwa

Forest of a thousand daemons

D. O. Fagunwa

"The narrative unfolds in a landscape where, true to Yoruba cosmology, human, natural, and supernatural beings are compellingly and wonderfully alive at once: a world of warriors, sages and kings; magical trees and snake people; spirits, Ghommids, and...

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The price of valour  by Django Wexler

The price of valour

Django Wexler

"In the wake of the King's death, war has come to Vordan. The new queen, Raesinia, is nearly powerless as the government tightens its grip and assassins threaten her life. Together with Marcus D'Ivoire, she sets out to turn the tide of history. But as all the...

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The hidden queen  by Peter V. Brett

The hidden queen

Peter V. Brett

"Humanity thought the war with demonkind was over. Now, after less than a generation to rebuild, the demon corelings have returned with a vengeance. The Spear of Ala-the fortress that stands at the gates of the demon's hive-is the last bastion against the...

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The dark feather  by Anna Stephens

The dark feather

Anna Stephens

"Ixachipan is in flames. Rebellion rages in every land and across every hill as the Empire of Songs battles to maintain control, but nowhere more fiercely than in the Singing City itself. In the great pyramid at its heart, Shadow Tayan faces the awful...

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Godeater's son  by Noah Van Nguyen

Godeater's son

Noah Van Nguyen

"Heldanarr Fall dreams of a world without gods. When the Azyrites descended upon the Burning Valley -- a kingdom carved from the Aqshian desert -- they brought arrogance and cruelty with their riches, and a god who seemed blind to it all. Despite harrowing...

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The golden Fool  by Robin Hobb

The golden Fool

Robin Hobb

"Fitz has been persuaded back to court, posing as a servant to the decadent Lord Golden (who is the Fool in disguise). In secret, he will train Prince Dutiful in the magic known as the Skill. The peace remains fragile, so the diplomatic wedding between Dutiful...

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A promise of peridot  by Kate Golden

A promise of peridot

Kate Golden

"A prophecy of death. A weapon of hope. A sacrifice of love. Arwen Valondale is sailing for the mysterious Kingdom of Citrine after the battle of Siren's Bay. Reeling from shocking revelations and her newfound powers, Arwen directs all of her pain and rage...

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The hemlock queen  by Hannah Whitten

The hemlock queen

Hannah Whitten

"The corrupt king August is dead. Prince Bastian has seized the throne and raised Lore--a necromancer and former smuggler--to his right-hand side. Together they plan to cut out the rot from the heart of the royal court and help the people of Dellaire. But not...

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A city of flames  by Rina Vasquez

A city of flames

Rina Vasquez

"Nara has always desired justice. Could hunting dragons bring her peace at last? When a fire dragon attacks her village, the perfect opportunity presents itself - now she can take revenge on the creatures that killed her father. But the dragon she's determined...

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The mirror worlds  by Jason Malone

The mirror worlds

Jason Malone

"A collection of fantasy short stories inspired by folklore, legend, and myth. Discover a world full of mystery and magic, in which Otherworldly beings frequently intrude in the lives of mortals. Read tales of elves, ghosts, mermaids, and gnomes. Take a...

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The tyrant's law  by Daniel Abraham

The tyrant's law

Daniel Abraham

"The great war cannot be stopped. The tyrant Geder Palliako begins a conquest aimed at bringing peace to the world, though his resources are stretched too thin. When things go poorly, he finds a convenient target among the thirteen races and sparks a genocide....

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Nightblade  by Ryan Kirk

Nightblade

Ryan Kirk

"Ryuu is a boy orphaned by violence at a young age. Taken in by a wandering warrior, he learns he may have more strength than he ever imagined possible. A quiet child, Moriko is forced into a monastic system she despises. Torn from her family and the forest...

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The kingdom is a golden cage  by Lilly Inkwood

The kingdom is a golden cage

Lilly Inkwood

"Once upon a time there was a princess, locked in a tower, forced to bend to her father's will... But Celine is no ordinary princess, and she has no intention of being a damsel in distress. Celine has a lover, Hugo, whose cunning plan to rescue her is tied up...

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Song of the huntress  by Lucy Holland

Song of the huntress

Lucy Holland

"Britain, 60AD. Hoping to save her lover, her land, and her people from the Romans, Herla makes a desperate pact with the king of the Otherworld. But years pass unheeded in his realm, and she escapes to find everyone she loved long dead. Cursed to wield his...

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The weavers of Alamaxa  by Hadeer Elsbai

The weavers of Alamaxa

Hadeer Elsbai

"The Daughters of Izdihar - a group of women fighting for the vote and against the patriarchal rule of Parliament - have finally made strides in having their voices heard... only to find them drowned out by the cannons of the fundamentalist Ziranis. As long as...

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Ghosts of the resistance  by Janna Ruth

Ghosts of the resistance

Janna Ruth

"I’ve given the ghosts everything. Now they’re coming for my powers. All my life, I’ve talked to ghosts, helped them fulfil their last wishes, and made friends with them. I thought I had a good grip on the afterlife. Boy, was I wrong. There are things afoot...

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Once broken faith  by Seanan McGuire

Once broken faith

Seanan McGuire

"Politics have never been October 'Toby' Daye's strong suit. When she traveled to the Kingdom of Silences to prevent them from going to war with her home, the Kingdom of the Mists, she wasn't expecting to return with a cure for elf-shot and a whole new set of...

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Deadly dreams  by K. J. Sutton

Deadly dreams

K. J. Sutton

"Fortuna has made one too many sacrifices to protect the ones she loves. She no longer knows how to go about her day-to-day life like she's normal. Like she's not utterly destroyed. Just a glimpse of Ian O'Connell's face causes panic attacks, and Collith isn't...

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Beautiful nightmares  by K. J. Sutton

Beautiful nightmares

K. J. Sutton

"In the space of a single day, everything Fortuna thought she knew was exposed as lies and illusion. Alliances have shifted and roles are forever changed. And she now finds herself a prisoner in the Seelie Court. It is here that Fortuna learns the board for...

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Restless slumber  by K. J. Sutton

Restless slumber

K. J. Sutton

"Fortuna's entire life has changed. She has no idea how to balance her new responsibilities and who she used to be. There are hundreds of faeries in her head, her brother seems to have lost touch with reality, and a werewolf won't leave her side. Maybe the...

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Fortuna Sworn  by K. J. Sutton

Fortuna Sworn

K. J. Sutton

"Fortuna Sworn is the last of her kind. Her brother has disappeared, leaving her alone. She hides among humans, spending her days working at a bar and her nights searching for him - until she catches the eye of a powerful faerie. Collith desires Fortuna. And...

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Words of radiance  by Brandon Sanderson

Words of radiance

Brandon Sanderson

:From the bestselling author who completed Robert Jordan's epic WHEEL OF TIME series comes a new, original creation that matches anything else in modern fantasy for epic scope, thrilling imagination, superb characters and sheer addictiveness. Return to a...

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The emperor and the endless palace  by Justinian Huang

The emperor and the endless palace

Justinian Huang

"In the year 4 BCE, an ambitious courtier is called upon to seduce the young emperor - but quickly discovers they are both ruled by blood, sex and intrigue. In 1740, a lonely innkeeper agrees to help a mysterious visitor procure a rare medicine, only to...

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Dead and gone  by Charlaine Harris

Dead and gone

Charlaine Harris

"Sookie is a sexy, sassy cocktail waitress who works at Merlotte's Bar in Bon Temps, Louisiana. She's just a regular gal, with all the normal hopes and fears, about dating, boys and life in general - oh, and she's telepathic. And her boyfriends have included...

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Sunbringer  by Hannah Kaner

Sunbringer

Hannah Kaner

"Gods are forbidden in the kingdom of Middren - but now they are stirring, whispering of war. Godkiller Kissen sacrificed herself to vanquish the fire god Hseth, who murdered her family and endangered her friends. But gods cannot be destroyed so easily, and...

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Shifting shadows  by Patricia Briggs

Shifting shadows

Patricia Briggs

"Shapeshifter Mercy Thompson has friends in high places - and in low, dark, scary ones. And in this must-have collection of stories, you'll meet new faces and catch up with old acquaintances - in all their forms ..."--

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Dance of stars and ashes  by Nisha J. Tuli

Dance of stars and ashes

Nisha J. Tuli

"In the jeweled city of Dharati, Zarya found passion and adventure for the first time. A mysterious stranger named Rabin helped to free the power within her - a dark, ancient magic that should not exist. Now, Zarya learns Rabin's true identity. A warrior...

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Heart of night and fire  by Nisha J. Tuli

Heart of night and fire

Nisha J. Tuli

"For years, Zarya has been trapped in a gilded prison. Her magic is forbidden, a dangerous secret - though nobody will explain why. Now she is ready to break free and find the truth. Escaping to the dazzling city of Dharati, Zarya discovers a new world of...

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Staked  by Kevin Hearne

Staked

Kevin Hearne

"Iron Druid Atticus O'Sullivan, hero of Kevin Hearne's epic New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series, has a point to make - and then drive into a vampire's heart. When a druid has lived for two thousand years like Atticus, he's bound to run afoul of a...

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Exiles  by Jaye L. Knight

Exiles

Jaye L. Knight

"Exiled after their defeat in Samara, the Resistance struggles to find allies in their quest to restore King Balen to his throne and put an end to the emperor's tyranny. When the crete people refuse to lend their aid, Balen leads a group to Dorland to reason...

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Samara's peril  by Jaye L. Knight

Samara's peril

Jaye L. Knight

"When news arrives that Emperor Daican has been in contact with his chief war strategist, it signals potential doom for the country of Samara. Determined to intervene, the resistance in Landale, headed by Lady Anne, embark on a covert mission in hopes of...

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Bitter winter  by Jaye L. Knight

Bitter winter

Jaye L. Knight

"Already struggling with a harsh winter and the threat of food shortage, a catastrophic event leaves those in the Landale camps reeling. Just when things couldn't get much worse, camp members fall ill with the same devastating sickness that's sweeping across...

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Half blood  by Jaye L. Knight

Half blood

Jaye L. Knight

"For all his years as a slave, Jace has known nothing but the hatred people hold for his mixed blood - one half human, the other half the blood of a race considered monsters. Always, he is the outsider and quickly learns it is better to keep to himself. Yet,...

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The king's scrolls  by Jaye L. Knight

The king's scrolls

Jaye L. Knight

"Kyrin and her twin brother, Kaden, along with Jace, are safe from the Emperor's religious persecution. Though under threat of death if they're found, the trio embark on a mission to find what may be the last remaining words of their God, and they gather loyal...

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Resistance  by Jaye L. Knight

Resistance

Jaye L. Knight

"The Emperor of Ilyon has declared that worship of any other than the moon gods will result in death. This decree threatens the lives of both Kyrin, who has been pressed into service for the Emperor, and Jace, a half-blood who questions his faith after having...

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The monstrous Misses Mai  by Van Hoang

The monstrous Misses Mai

Van Hoang

"Los Angeles brims with opportunity in 1959 - though not for aspiring fashion designer Cordelia Mai Yin, the first-generation child of Vietnamese immigrants, who finds the city unkind to outsiders and as dispirited as her own family. When Cordi rents a cheap...

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American Gods  by Neil Gaiman

American Gods

Neil Gaiman

"After three years in prison, Shadow has done his time. But as the days, then the hours, then the hours, then the seconds until his release tick away, he can feel a storm building. Two days before he gets out, his wife Laura dies in a mysterious car crash, in...

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Sins of empire  by Brian McClellan

Sins of empire

Brian McClellan

"A world on the cusp of a new age ... The young nation of Fatrasta is a turbulent place - a frontier destination for criminals, fortune-hunters, brave settlers, and sorcerers seeking relics of the past. Only the iron will of the lady chancellor and her secret...

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The jinn daughter  by Rania Hanna

The jinn daughter

Rania Hanna

"Nadine is a jinn tasked with one job: telling the stories of the dead. She rises every morning to gather pomegranate seeds - the souls of the dead - that have fallen during the night. With her daughter Layala at her side, she eats the seeds and tells their...

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River Mumma  by Zalika Reid-Benta

River Mumma

Zalika Reid-Benta

"Alicia has been out of grad school for months. She has no career prospects and lives with her mom, who won't stop texting her macabre news stories and reminders to pick up items from the grocery store. Then, one evening, the Jamaican water deity, River Mumma,...

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What became of Magic  by Paige Crutcher

What became of Magic

Paige Crutcher

"Aline Weir, a witch who can talk to ghosts, has kept her talents hidden ever since a disastrous middle school slumber party, choosing to be invisible and use her powers in secret to help lost souls reunite with the keys to send them home. All the while, she...

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Shield of fire  by Keri Arthur

Shield of fire

Keri Arthur

"Resident Relic Hunter for Deva's Fae Council is a title Bethany Aodhán never wanted, but it isn't like she has a choice. And in truth, the appointment might just aid her quest to find her mother's murderers - because at least one of those responsible is a...

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A short walk through a wide world  by Douglas Westerbeke

A short walk through a wide world

Douglas Westerbeke

"Cursed with immortality at the age of 9, but with a requirement that she stays in perpetual motion, Aubry flees Paris and embarks on a century-spanning, globe-trotting odyssey, seeking a cure and discovering a world beyond the boundaries of time and...

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The burning land  by David Hair

The burning land

David Hair

"The Falcons are knights of the Vestal Order, pledged to use their powers to protect the Empire of Talmont from the cruel Vyr and the carnage they have unleashed upon the world. When the Falcons take a Vyr alive, they go against the protocols of the Vestal...

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The grey dog  by Jason Malone

The grey dog

Jason Malone

"The wrath of the Immortal King has been unleashed. Though his defeat at Tillysburg sent him into hiding, a lust for vengeance still boils within him as he waits for his moment to strike. All know he will soon make his move, but while King Stephan wages war...

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The immortal king  by Jason Malone

The immortal king

Jason Malone

"Godspeaker. Elfman. Wightman. Corpse-Whisperer. These are some of the names folk give Edward, one of a small number of unique individuals blessed – or perhaps cursed – with a powerful connection to the Otherworld and its many mystical inhabitants. The Gifted,...

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Gogmagog  by Jeff Noon

Gogmagog

Jeff Noon

"Meet Cady Meade, captain of the steam-launch, Juniper. In her heyday she carried people and goods on the river Nysis, from the thriving seaports of the estuary into Ludwich, the capital city. But that was years ago. Now she's drunk, holed up in a rundown...

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Meet me at the surface  by Jodie Matthews

Meet me at the surface

Jodie Matthews

"Merryn grew up on the wilds of Bodmin moor, raised by her mother and her aunt in an old farmhouse. Here, the locals never leave the village, fear for the future of their farms and cling desperately to the folkloric tales that are woven into their history....

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Undermajordomo Minor  by Patrick deWitt

Undermajordomo Minor

Patrick deWitt

"Lucien (Lucy) Minor is the resident odd duck in the bucolic hamlet of Bury. Friendless and loveless, young and aimless, he is a compulsive liar and a melancholy weakling. When Lucy accepts employment assisting the majordomo of the remote, forbidding castle of...

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Warbreaker  by Brandon Sanderson

Warbreaker

Brandon Sanderson

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Experimental magic  by Iris Beaglehole

Experimental magic

Iris Beaglehole

"Rosemary and Athena are just settling into their new life in the unapologetically magical village of Myrtlewood. After so many years in financial turmoil, things are looking up, and Rosemary even nabs the perfect part-time job while waiting on a certain...

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The briar book of the dead  by Angela Slatter

The briar book of the dead

Angela Slatter

"Ellie Briar is the first non-witch to be born into her family for generations. The Briar family of witches run the town of Silverton, caring for its inhabitants with their skills and magic. In the usual scheme of things, they would be burnt for their sorcery,...

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The last Volari  by Gary Kloster

The last Volari

Gary Kloster

"Nyssa Volari is dying. But that is impossible, because she is a Soulblight vampire, blessed by Nagash with blood-fuelled immortality. More than that, Nyssa is a fighter - one of the handful of Kastelai vampires not dissolved into true death when the Crimson...

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The book keeper  by Sarah Painter

The book keeper

Sarah Painter

"Luke Taylor was searching for his missing twin brother when he discovered a new purpose on a magical tidal island. Living in a quirky bookshop is a dream come true - he just didn't expect it to be so damn dangerous. Running a business on a tiny island was...

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The dead letter delivery  by C. J. Archer

The dead letter delivery

C. J. Archer

"The discovery of long-lost mail delivers a marriage proposal, a missing person, and a magical mystery. A road trip with Gabe and her friends leads Sylvia to discover more about her mother's veiled past yet throws up several questions, too. The stack of...

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Aftermarket afterlife  by Seanan McGuire

Aftermarket afterlife

Seanan McGuire

"Mary Dunlavy didn't intend to become a professional babysitter. Of course, she didn't intend to die, either, or to become a crossroads ghost. As a babysitting ghost, she's been caring for the Price family for four generations, and she's planning to keep doing...

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A dowry of blood  by S. T. Gibson

A dowry of blood

S. T. Gibson

"A Dowry of Blood is a saga of obsession, desire and the lengths we will go to protect the ones we love. Saved from the brink of death by a mysterious stranger, Constanta is transformed from a medieval peasant into a bride fit for an undying king. But when...

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The Morningside  by Téa Obreht

The Morningside

Téa Obreht

"When Silvia and her mother finally land in a place called Island City, after being expelled from their ancestral home in a not-too-distant future, they end up living and working at The Morningside, a crumbling luxury tower where Silvia's aunt, Ena, has been...

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Empire of the damned  by Jay Kristoff

Empire of the damned

Jay Kristoff

"Gabriel de León has saved the Holy Grail from death, but his chance to end the endless night is lost. Drawn into an uneasy alliance with the mysterious vampire Liathe, Gabriel must now deliver the Grail to ancients of the Blood Esani, and learn the truth of...

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The warm hands of ghosts  by Katherine Arden

The warm hands of ghosts

Katherine Arden

"January 1918. Laura Iven has been discharged from her duties as a nurse and sent back to Halifax, Canada, leaving behind a brother still fighting in the trenches of the First World War. Now home, she receives word of Freddie's death in action along with his...

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The sunlit man  by Brandon Sanderson

The sunlit man

Brandon Sanderson

"Years ago he had comrades in arms and a cause to believe in, but now the man who calls himself Nomad knows only a life on the run. Forced to hop from world to world in the Cosmere whenever the relentless Night Brigade gets too close, Nomad lands on a new...

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Blood rites  by Jim Butcher

Blood rites

Jim Butcher

"For Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, there have been worse assignments than going undercover on the set of an adult film. Dodging flaming monkey poo, for instance. Or going toe-to-leaf with a walking plant monster. Still, there's something...

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The well of ascension  by Brandon Sanderson

The well of ascension

Brandon Sanderson

"The impossible has been accomplished. The Lord Ruler - the man who claimed to be god incarnate and brutally ruled the world for a thousand years - has been vanquished. But Kelsier, the hero who masterminded that triumph, is dead too, and now the awesome task...

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The trials of empire  by Richard (Fiction writer) Swan

The trials of empire

Richard (Fiction writer) Swan

"The Empire of the Wolf is on its knees, but there's life in the great beast yet. To save it, Sir Konrad Vonvalt and Helena must look beyond its borders for allies, to the wolfmen of the southern plains, and the pagan clans in the north. But old grievances run...

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A touch of chaos  by Scarlett St. Clair

A touch of chaos

Scarlett St. Clair

"The World Will Burn. Persephone, Goddess of Spring, never guessed a chance encounter with Hades, God of the Underworld, would change her life forever - but he did. A fight for humanity and battles between gods, it's a world Persephone never thought she would...

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The lady in glass  by Anne Bishop

The lady in glass

Anne Bishop

"A master of bringing fantasy worlds to life, this collection showcases Anne Bishop's impressive range, from rarities of her earliest writing to the Realms of the Blood, from darker fairytale retellings to the Landscapes of Ephemera, and from standalone...

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The canopy keepers  by Veronica G. Henry

The canopy keepers

Veronica G. Henry

"Syrah Carthan doesn't know why she accepted a job as the first female fire chief at Sequoia National Park, where, decades earlier, a forest fire killed her parents. That day, her brother, Romelo, disappeared, as if pulled into the scorched earth itself. Syrah...

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A feather so black  by Lyra Selene

A feather so black

Lyra Selene

"In a kingdom where magic has been lost, Fia is a rare changeling, left behind by the wicked Fair Folk when they stole the High Queen's daughter and retreated behind the locked gates of Tír na nÓg. Most despise Fia's fae blood. But the queen raises her as a...

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The truth of the Aleke  by Moses Ose Utomi

The truth of the Aleke

Moses Ose Utomi

"Seventeen-year-old Osi is a Junior Peacekeeper in the city, and when the mysterious leader of the Cult, known only as the Aleke, commits a massacre in the capitol and steals the sacred God's Eyes, Osi steps forward to valiantly defend his home."--

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A crown this cold and heavy  by Stacia Stark

A crown this cold and heavy

Stacia Stark

The third book in this emotionally gripping Kingdom of Lies series, packed with popular tropes and twists like no other . . . I find myself in a place surrounded by enemies, closer to death than ever before, and far away from the only person I want. Lorian ....

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